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Manchester United have been handed a huge boost ahead of the Europa League final showdown against Tottenham Hotspur after a big update has emerged about three of their key men.

Some Spurs fans had faint hope that Lucas Bergvall may recover in time to feature in Bilbao, but that was squashed in the press conference on Tuesday.

Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Bergvall will not play in the final, with the Swede joining his compatriot Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Radu Dragusin on the sidelines.

Tottenham will be under-strength in midfield for the final, and Postecoglou faces a big dilemma on who to play as a number ten, but his opposite number, Ruben Amorim, has just received some positive news ahead of the big clash.

Three injured Man United players trained before the final

Three of United’s players, who were all injury doubts have trained with the squad in the lead up to the final as they make their final preparations.

Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro and Diogo Dalot were all part of Amorim’s training session in Bilbao last night.

Zirkzee has been out since mid with a hamstring injury, Dalot went down a week later suffering a calf issue, and Yoro has missed one match with a foot problem.

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However, just because they have travelled with the squad does not guarantee that they will play a part in the final. Many of Tottenham’s injured players have also made the trip to Bilbao despite being ruled out of the final.

What Ruben Amorim has said about the injured Man United trio

Amorim decided to keep his cards close to his chest in his pre-match press conference when asked about just how much involvement Zirkzee, Yoro and Dalot could have in the European showpiece.

“They recover quite well, they push,” Amorim told The Athletic.

“We have to respect the feeling of the player, we push a little bit because they want to be part of the team, a very good sign, and they are limited in the minutes but they can help us to win the game.”

Tottenham Hotspur fans have now delivered an emotional verdict ahead of this evening’s Europa League final against Manchester United.

For Tottenham Hotspur fans, there are only two possible feelings when the final whistle blows in the Europa League final clash with Manchester United in Spain at the San Mames Stadium.

It is either complete joy, celebration or elation; this either becomes the best ever season in almost two decades, or it is heartbreak, sadness, and more misery added to an already bleak campaign.

Spurs would need to dare to do, they would need to leave everything out on that pitch come Wednesday, they would need to repay this loyal fanbase who have supported them despite their horrendous domestic display. They need to win the Europa League.

Tottenham fans emotional ahead of Europa League final vs Manchester United

On social media, several Tottenham fans have now given their final thoughts before what can only be described as warfare against Manchester United.

It is all or nothing. Tottenham’s fate is in their own hands; this group can rewrite history, and that is what the Spurs faithful want.

When asked how they would feel should Tottenham win the Europa League, the Lilywhites fans did not hold back.

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One fan said: “It is for us to win, we are in it to win it.” Another added: “Might miss the train home if this happens 😂.” One simply stated: “I will cry.”

A different fan could not even imagine defeat: “I legit cannot imagine it. My stomach has been chaos since before the away game against Bodo. This is not healthy, I legit do not know what I am going to do if we lose. No, we will not lose, I cannot even imagine it.”

Another got emotional: “I will be in floods of tears, thinking about my dear old dad, who I was with at Wembley all those years ago, the last time we won anything. COYS for always 💙.”

One fan wrote about Heung-min Son potentially lifting the trophy: “What a crowning moment this would be. Cement himself up there with the greats. I would go as far as saying he would be more of a legend than Kane.”

Another added: “Elated. Honestly, it has been 17 years since I saw us lift the League Cup, but this would be something else. I will not lie, I would probably cry 😂.”

One more said: “I think I would actually pass out with crying so hard. COYS.” Another simply concluded: “Tears, raw emotion. I have not cried since I was a little kid but that might do it.”

Champions League qualification, transfer impact and Tottenham’s travelling support

Indeed, a lot is at stake for Tottenham, who have failed to utilise their domestic route to Europe and now need to make it all count internationally by winning the Europa League if they are to play in the Champions League next season.

Victory here and the summer window could look completely different for the Lilywhites, who would bolster their transfer pot and be able to attract top talent with the lure of UEFA Champions League football.

Tottenham fans have booked their tickets, 15,000 of them are heading to Bilbao to cheer the Tottenham players when they go marching in.

It could be tomorrow we are crowned champions of Europe, or it could be even more heartbreak. COYS!!

Tottenham Hotspur have successfully managed to tie down one of their most highly-rated academy starlets to a new contract after the youngster rejected a host of offers, including several from Premier League sides.

While a lot has been said and written about the young talents which Tottenham have in and around the first-team, the club are also blessed with some highly-rated starlets in their academy set-up.

One of those is striker Ellis Lehane, who has had an outstanding season for the Under-18s, having found the back of the net 13 times in 21 games in the U18 Premier League this season.

The youngster signed a two-year scholarship deal with Tottenham back in 2023, and with his deal about to run out this summer, some outlets have claimed over recent months that Spurs ran the risk of losing Lehane this summer.

Ellis Lehane signs his first professional deal with Tottenham

Football Insider have now claimed that Spurs have successfully managed to ward off interest in the striker, who has now signed his first professional deal with the North London club.

The report says that Lehane was the subject of interest from Aston Villa, Brentford, and Norwich, while he also received offers from an Italian trio, Lecce, Verona and Cagliari.

The update claims that the 18-year-old striker has pledged his future to Tottenham as he hopes to follow in the footsteps of Harry Kane and break into the Spurs first-team in the near future.

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Tottenham prodigy wanted by Borussia Dortmund

While tying down Lehane is a huge boost for Spurs ahead of the new season, the North London club will be even more desperate to ensure that Mikey Moore remains at the club on the back of his breakthrough campaign.

Over recent weeks, it has been rumoured that Borussia Dortmund and others are eyeing a summer deal for Moore, and their interest comes at a time when the Tottenham teenager has hired a new agent, which is potentially a worrying sign for the Lilywhites.

Rio Ferdinand believes that Tottenham Hotspur have a clear blueprint to beat Manchester United in the Europa League final and has revealed why he is concerned ahead of the big showdown in Bilbao.

Both Spurs and United are desperate to get their hands on the trophy after their abject Premier League campaigns, and there has been some fighting talk from the Red Devils ahead of the game.

Ruben Amorim claimed Man Utd have an advantage since they know how Tottenham play, insisting that Ange Postecoglou’s men do not tend to throw any surprises.

The club’s captain has conveyed a similar sentiment, with Bruno Fernandes insisting Man United know what to expect from Spurs, who tend to play aggressively on and off the ball.

Rio Ferdinand says Spurs can exploit Man United’s Achilles heel

Ferdinand has said the aggression and physicality associated with Tottenham have proven to be United’s undoing time and again this season.

The Red Devils legend suggested that Ruben Amorim’s men have simply not been able to keep up with any Premier League side physically for 90 minutes this season, and he fears that it could be more of the same in the final.

Ferdinand told talkSPORT: “The worrying thing for me from a Man United perspective is that…I’ve always said it, I’ve said it on my podcast for the last couple of months, physically we can’t keep up with any team in the Premier League.

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“If they go man to man and go toe-to-toe with us, we’re at a disadvantage because our profile of our players at Man United are not players that can run as hard and as fast, and as long, and they’re not as powerful as other teams.

“That’s a big thing in the Premier League. In Europe, we’re overpowering every team. There’s only one team I’ve watched us play against in the Europa League that we struggled against and thought, ‘Ooh, that was a bit too close for comfort. Rangers, who are more akin to a Premier League side, are physically.

“That’s the concern for me in the final playing against a Premier League team, who have beaten us three times, that physically can, minimum, match us.”

Tottenham are not preoccupied with what Man United do

Spurs can take confidence from their flawless record against United this season, but from the noises coming out of Tottenham, it appears that their players are not overly focused on the opposition.

When asked about going up against United, Bissouma insisted Spurs are only focused on being at their best rather than worrying about what Ruben Amorim’s side do.

A fresh report has shed light on who Fabio Paratici might turn to replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham Hotspur head coach this summer, with the Italian expected to be back working in an official capacity at the North London club this summer.

It appears to be an open secret that Fabio Paratici will return to Tottenham in a formal role this summer when his FIFA ban expires, two years on from resigning from his position as the club’s managing director of football.

Some sources over recent weeks have reported that Paratici will have the final say on who takes over as Tottenham head coach this summer.

Just a few days ago, it was reported by TEAMtalk that Spurs had set their sights on former Ajax boss Francesco Farioli, and it has now emerged that the Italian director will be in favour of the move.

Who does Fabio Paratici want to replace Ange Postecoglou?

This latest update comes from The Sun, who back up claims we have heard over recent months with Ange Postecoglou set to leave Tottenham irrespective of what happens in the Europa League final.

The outlet says that Paratici, whose return to Tottenham will soon be confirmed, is a fan of Farioli, even though he has just presided over Ajax’s dramatic collapse, which has seen them being pipped to the Eredivisie title by bitter rivals PSV Eindhoven.

Farioli is ‘highly-regarded’ at Spurs because he has delivered at both Nice and Ajax despite working on a shoestring budget at both clubs.

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The publication adds that Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola, and Oliver Glasner continue to rank highly on Tottenham’s managerial wishlist.

Two Italian managers are unlikely to be next Tottenham boss

Paratici also has close ties with Simone Inzaghi, but he is unlikely to be able to bring the Italian manager to Tottenham as he is expected to remain at Inter Milan next season.

Former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri, who is currently out of work, also has a good relationship with Paratici as a result of their time together at the Old Lady.

However, the 57-year-old is not thought to favour a move to the Premier League since he does not speak English.

Manor Solomon’s agent has made a significant admission about the Tottenham winger’s future, casting doubt over a summer move to France amid growing interest from several clubs.

Manor Solomon has certainly impressed on loan at Leeds United this season, with the Israeli winger scoring ten goals and assisting 13 times in the Championship.

The Tottenham Hotspur loanee was even the one who grabbed a 91st-minute winner in Leeds United’s clash against Plymouth Argyle – a goal that ultimately secured the Yorkshire club the Championship title.

Leeds United have been impressed with Solomon’s displays throughout the campaign, which is why it has been reported that Leeds are now working on a permanent deal for Manor Solomon.

Manor Solomon’s agent rules out Marseille switch

The soon-to-be Premier League side are not the only ones to have shown interest in the Spurs loanee, with Everton and Marseille also reportedly keen on securing Solomon’s signature.

Just yesterday, it was revealed that Marseille qualifying for the UEFA Champions League could convince Solomon to favour a move to Ligue 1.

However, Manor Solomon’s agent has now publicly spoken about the future of the 25-year-old winger. According to the agent, the Tottenham man is not considering a move to France at all.

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Speaking to Le 10 Sport, he said: “[Roberto] De Zerbi sent a message to Manor, but he told him that he could not play for Marseille for political reasons.

“It is difficult to play in another league when you have had a taste of the Premier League. Manor is having a great time at Leeds, but he is under contract with Spurs.

“He likes the Premier League, but in football, you never know… It all depends on what Daniel Levy wants to do.”

Leeds and Everton face battle over Tottenham’s Manor Solomon

Indeed, Tottenham are reported to be willing to sell Solomon, with a £15-£20 million valuation already placed on the winger.

As stated earlier, Leeds United are expected to face stiff competition from Everton, who are the other Premier League side said to have concrete interest in the Israeli international.

It has been suggested that Leeds are already preparing an offer for Solomon, and with the winger enjoying his football at Elland Road, it would be no surprise if he continues there next season.

Pedro Porro has revealed what the mood is around the Tottenham camp ahead of the Europa League final and has made clear what he and his teammates have to do when they step out onto the pitch in Bilbao.

This season has been a very strange one from a Tottenham Hotspur perspective, with the club having very different fortunes domestically and in Europe.

Things could not have gone much worse for Ange Postecoglou’s men domestically as they sit just one spot off the drop zone. Tottenham have registered more defeats this season than they ever have in Premier League history.

They have also been record-breakers in Europe, but for the right reasons. Spurs have broken a 64-year record by registering eight wins in the Europa League this season, which is the most games they have won in a single European campaign since 1961.

Pedro Porro reveals mood among Spurs squad ahead of Europa League final

Despite the continued poor results in the Premier League, Porro insists that the confidence of the Tottenham squad remains high ahead of the Europa League final.

The right-back claimed that there is a positive feeling inside the camp and urged his teammates to completely forget what has happened this season when they step onto the pitch for the final.

Porro told The Standard: “The truth is we have very good feelings. Ignoring the Premier League, we are feeling good, the job the team has done in Europe has been enormous, and I think we feel we’re in a good place. Those feelings have to carry over to the day of the final now.

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“We have to forget everything else because at the end of the day, we’ve worked very hard to get to this final. It’s very difficult to get to where we are in this Europa League, and it’s where we want to be.”

Porro is not taking Man United lightly

Tottenham have already beaten the Red Devils on three occasions this season and are looking to make it four at Bilbao.

However, despite their impressive record against United, Porro is not underestimating Spurs’ opponents, insisting that both sides will be determined to put things right on Wednesday after the campaigns they have had.

When asked about United’s struggles this season, the 25-year-old said: “Well, I don’t think they’ve lost in the Europa League. They’re a very good team, with a very good coach, no?

“In the end, they haven’t had the luck in the Premier League. It’s like us, isn’t it? But we’re two teams that know how to deliver, and it’s going to be a very beautiful final. I hope we’re the happy ones at the end.”

Micky van de Ven has admitted that everyone at Tottenham Hotspur are keen to go one step further than they did in the 2019 Champions League final by lifting the Europa League trophy on Wednesday.

It is funny how life works. As a boyhood Ajax fan, Micky van de Ven had his heart broken in 2019 when Lucas Moura produced a sensational hat-trick in the second half at the Johan Cruyff Arena to take the Lilywhites to their first ever Champions League final.

The night in Amsterdam will always be remembered fondly by the Tottenham faithful, but the campaign ended in heartbreak as the Lilywhites lost to Liverpool in the final in Madrid.

One can argue that the club still have not recovered from that night at the Metropolitano Stadium, with Mauricio Pochettino sacked as Spurs boss just months later and the Lilywhites struggling for sustained consistency ever since.

Micky van de Ven wants Europa League glory

Six years on, Tottenham now have an opportunity to banish the memories of the Champions League final once and for all as they once again make a trip to Spain to play Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Van de Ven, who was left heartbroken by the Lilywhites in 2019, is now looking to be a hero for Spurs and write his name into the club’s history books.

The Dutchman was informed that chairman Daniel Levy gifted every Spurs player an engraved watch in 2019 and was asked if he is hoping for a repeat this time out.

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Van de Ven responded to GQ Magazine: “In 2019 they were second, so it’s now up to us to make sure that we come first, and then we can see what might happen. I think I will treat myself with something special to always look at it and think, Ah, this is because I reached a European final in my career.”

Tottenham players are aware of what is at stake

From the noises coming out of the Spurs camp over the last few days, it is clear that the Tottenham players are acutely aware of just what winning the trophy will mean to the club.

Heung-min Son has said the Europa League final will be the biggest day of his life, with the Spurs captain admitting that he is keen to make history

Alan Shearer has weighed in on who the favourites are in the Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United and has explained why it would be a huge disaster for the club that ends up on the losing side.

It cannot be overstated just how high the stakes are for both sides heading into the final, with both managers desperate for silverware and both clubs needing Champions League football ahead of the summer transfer window.

Gary Neville has said that he has a sickly feeling ahead of the game, given what is at stake, but he remains confident that United will get the job done against Tottenham.

Roy Keane has backed his Man United to beat Spurs, insisting that the history associated with the two clubs gives the Red Devils the edge for glory in Bilbao.

Alan Shearer fancies Tottenham to win final but not by much

Being a neutral observer, Shearer admitted that it is a very difficult final to call, insisting that there are more shortcomings than positives for the two sides involved.

The Newcastle legend revealed that he is leaning towards a Tottenham victory, given that they have beaten Man United on three separate occasions already this season.

Shearer told Betfair when asked about the Europa League final: “This match is pretty impossible to predict when you look at how bad both teams have been. Spurs have done really well against Man United this season, so due to their record against them, I’d say Spurs may be slight favourites.

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“There are more negatives than positives for both teams when you look at them. I really haven’t got a clue what to expect or what teams will turn up. It’s a bit of a flip of a coin.”

Spurs or Man Utd await a disaster if they lose Europa League final

Shearer is worried for whichever side ends up on the losing side at San Mames, admitting that the stakes could not be higher for both clubs and the two managers.

Given how far away Spurs and United are from challenging near the top end of the Premier League table, the pundit believes that Champions League qualification is a must for both sides.

Shearer added: “It’ll be a disaster for whoever doesn’t win. Given what’s at stake for both clubs, it could have an impact on the game. There’s so much relying on both teams, managers and both clubs’ short-term futures.

“There’s no exaggeration that both teams need an injection of five or six players to try and compete again, and that’s why the stakes of this game are enormous.”

A new report has shed light on Crystal Palace’s plans of keeping hold of Oliver Glasner as manager with the German having been linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job.

While most outlets seem to agree that Ange Postecoglou will leave Tottenham at the end of the season, there appears to be no clear front-runner to replace the Australian, with a whole spate of managers continuing to be linked with the Spurs hot seat.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will know that various reports over recent months have claimed that Spurs are considering a move for Oliver Glasner, whose reputation has grown considerably since he replaced Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park last season.

Some sources have even claimed that Palace have started their search for Glasner’s replacement amid Tottenham’s interest, but it turns out that the South London club are a lot more relaxed about their manager’s future after winning the FA Cup

Crystal Palace are confident Oliver Glasner will stay as manager

Glasner guided the Eagles to their first major trophy in their history on Sunday after his side beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

The Telegraph claim that the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss, who only has one year left on his current contract, is now on the radar of several teams ahead of the summer.

However, the report asserts that Glasner has already begun talks with Palace over a contract extension.

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Palace are said to be confident that the 50-year-old will commit his future to the club and continue to build on the fine work he has done so far.

Steve Parish breaks silence about Glasner’s future

Palace’s co-owner and chairman Steve Parish has confirmed that discussions have taken place over a new deal for the club’s head coach.

He insisted that Glasner is going nowhere until the end of his contract next summer, but acknowledged that the club have to fulfil the 50-year-old’s ambitions to hold onto him beyond that.

Parish told The Telegraph about a new contract for the Palace boss:”We’ve been talking about it. For Oliver, it’s not about the things that maybe people think it’s about. Oliver wants to be part of something that’s going in a direction, same with all of us. Somewhere down the track, we’ll have a conversation and see what we all feel.

“Oliver will be here next year. Everybody knows the length of his contract. Beyond that, we’ll have to talk. We want to try and extend his contract. I’d love him to stay, but the club’s got to develop behind him, and the club has to show the ambition in terms of what we want to do to move it forward, for people to feel part of something. And if that all aligns, I think maybe he will.”